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Dominic Giannini and Jacob Shteyman

HECS debt relief nears as Labor eyes further uni reform

HECS debt relief was key to Labor winning the election, the prime minister told the new parliament. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Students and graduates will soon receive a cut to higher education debts but advocates say the government must do more to make university fees fairer.

Legislation was introduced to parliament on Wednesday to slash HECS debts by 20 per cent and increase income thresholds before minimum repayments kick in.

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